KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently discussed whether a need exists to reevaluate the township's electoral ward system, ultimately settling in favour of the status quo.
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Fundraising for playground at Arthur school going well: VanGerven
KENILWORTH - Crystal VanGerven, an Arthur Public School parent council member leading a fundraising campaign for new playground equipment, recently delegated to Wellington North council to advocate for playgrounds.
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight on July 20
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital will close overnight starting at 7pm on July 20 and reopen 12 hours later at 7am on July 21.
Proposed Mount Forest development stirs residents’ concerns
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently heard from Mount Forest residents who are concerned with the impact of a proposed 34-unit townhouse development.
Family Fun Day planned July 29 at Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market invites you to bring the whole family for a special Family Day event at the market.
Palmerston Food Bank relocated
MINTO – Minto council discussed the new location for the Palmerston Food Bank at its meeting on July 11.
Reflections: Vacation
Lord willing, by day’s end I will be sitting on the dock at the family cottage. So I have…
Lovers of the Birds: Spotted sandpiper (teeter-tail)
Studying sandpipers was an interesting experience for me such as: the Spotted Sandpiper is the only sandpiper nesting throughout Ontario; the majority of sandpipers only migrate through our area but nest in the far north; and it is the only sandpiper that nests in the U.S.
‘It took a village’ to prepare two homes for displaced Ukrainians
PALMERSTON – Ukrainians displaced by the war have a soft place to land here, thanks to support from St. James United Church and Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church (PEMC).
100 Women Who Care raise over $200,000 in five years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The North Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care held its 20th meeting and celebrated raising over $200,000 for local causes in just five years.
Blessings to You donates to School Sunshine Fund
HARRISTON – Carly Ogryzlo of The Owl’s Nest, a holistic alternative school located at the ReRoot Farm at RR 4, Harriston, was recently presented with a cheque for $3,000 from the Blessings to You Centre for the School Sunshine Fund.
Two Pines Herbals wins PitchIt! Minto competition
MINTO - The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have wrapped up the 11th Annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition. The winner of the 2023 competition is Two Pines Herbals, owned and operated by Lior Sabach-Stewart.
21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomes thousands despite gloomy skies
MOUNT FOREST – The 21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomed thousands of visitors between July 13 and 16.
Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson retires after 39 years of service
MAPLETON – After 39 years of service to the Mapleton Fire Department, Richardson announced his retirement effective July 14.
Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors.